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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
FORT BENTON'S ENTERPRISE.
A Growth that viii Pale Even that of ST.
Paul or Minneapolis in Store for
Benton.

Calgary Herald: Fort Benton is to
made, arrangements completed and the
contract signed within forty-eight hours,
and the system will be in operation as soon
as the Manitoba road reaches the town
and brings in the pipes and machinery.
With such enterprise and such business
like council any town should prosper, and
we predict for Fort Benton growth more
wonderful even than ST. Paul or Minneap-
oils, while other towns with almost equal
advantage will lag behind and let slip all
their opportunities. The original cost Of
and the gentleman who has received the
franchise will get $500 annually from the
city-a little over 3 per cent. on the IN
vestment- and will furnish all the water
required for public purposes, such as fire
protection, street watering, drinking foun-
tains, etc. The citizens will pay reason
able rate for their water. Tt is the inten-
tion of the council to frame an ordinance
providing for the collection Of city Ii
cense from all lines Of business in order to
be prepared to meet the additional ex-
pense Of the new enterprise. Heretofore
Benton has imposed no city license and the
city assessment is limited to five mills,
which includes road tax Of two mills. The
licenses will be made very reasonable, and
says the RIVER Press, "will be cheerful
ly paid by our business men in veiw of the
benefits to be derived from a irst-class
system Of water works, which will decrease
our insurance, make our city more
healthy, if possible, furnish US the means
to beautify our homes and add to our ma
terial comfort in every way"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
The Ukase Suspended.

ST.. PETERSBURG, Aug, 5-The Baurse
Gazette states that the clause in the recent
imperial ukase ordering the removal of
foreigners from their positions in private
commercial houses will be suspended un-
til it is decided whether such removals
will benefit home industries The proyin-
cial governors have been instructed to
urge foreigners to become naturalized.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
Camp Meeting.

BUTTE, August 5-The Methodists OF
this section are making arrangements for
their annual camp meeting which will be
held at Stuart, beginning August 10th and
continuing until August 10Th. The man
ayers confidently expect large atten-
dance and great revival of religion.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
The Northern Indian Reservation.

The greater portion Of northern Mon
tana is included in the Blackfoot Indian
reservation, which lies wholly in Montana,
and contains over 100000 acres of the
best agricultural and grazing lands in the
west. This is an empire in itself, and once
it is opened to settlement will make room
for thousands who are looking to the great
west for free homes.
This reservation is bordered for several
hundred miles by the Marias and Missou-
RI rivers, and the famous Milk river flows
through it's center almost the entire
length east and west The valleys of
these streams and their innumerable trib-
utaries constitute northwestern paradise
that will soon be peopled, once the right
to enter these coveted lands is given.
That the reservation will be opened to
settlement by congress this winter does
not admit Of doubt. The Northwestern
Indian Commission has visited the several
tribes that claim the country and made
satisfactory treaties with them. These
treaties, accompanied by very favorable
report, have been submitted to the In
dian bureau, where they are warmly en-
dorsed, and will 60 to the proper commit
tees Of congress approved by all hands
from the president and secretary of the
interior down.
This favorable situation of itself ought
to insure the opening Of the reservation
the coming winter, but behind all this
will be the powerful influence Of J. J. Hill
and the Manitoba railroad company, who
are vitality interested in having the reser-
yation reduced Their railroad runs
through it for distance of 400 miles, and
as matter Of self interest they must see
to it, If within the scope Of their influence,
that the treaties are ratified and the lands
opened to settlement.
Within this vast reservation can be
found some Of the very best agricultural
and grazing lands in the west, and before
another year passes by it will contain
arge population. The line Of the reser-
5ation at the nearest point is only twelve
niles from Fort Benton, and vast por-
ion Of the area opened to settlement will
% tributary to this city, adding immense
Y to its commercial Importance.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
Sprung a Leak.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, August 5.-The broth
erhood of locomotive engineers held a
picnic at Lake Manawa, near this city,
yesterday. Several pleasure steamers ply
on the waters of the lake, and one of
these, with party Of the brotherhood on
board, suddenly sprang leak during a
violent squall and sank. Four persons are
missing.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
No Truth in the Report.

OTTAWA, August 5. There is no truth
in the report that fresh proposals for
settlement of the fisheries dispute ema-
mating from the American government
have been approved by the Canadian gov
ernment. Negotiations are still in pro
gress, and cabinet minister stated to-day
that the government would not modify
the stand already taken by Canada
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10

but only one of the injured is likely to die.
This is w. B. Keith, afurniture dealer
AroH1soN, Kas, August 5-Advices re-
ceived here regarding the cyclone at Mill
brook say that four persons were killed.
The towns of Hill City and Plainville also
suffered severely. There is no telegraph
station within is miles of Millbrook and
reports are meager.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
The Sluggers.

CHICAGO, August The Daily News
Council Bluffs special says early this
morning hard fought battle of twenty
two rounds with skin gloves took place
near there between Sid Clark of New
York and Dan Hart Of California. Hart
was knocked out in the tWents-seoond
round Both were badly punished,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
Obstructing the Manitoba Track.

ST.. PAUL, August 5.-Lieut. IT. D. Hum
phrey, Twentieth infantry, has been or
dered with detachment of soldiers from
Camp Poplar River to remove obstruc-
tions from the ST. Paul, Minneapolis &
Manitoba railroad tracks and arrest the
parties placing them there.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
Sporting Affairs.

Ia the horse race Saturday afternoon
there were three entries Bulger, Crazy
Tom and Ace Of Clubs. Bulger stood fa-
vorite and bets were freely offered thathe
would come in easy winner. However.
when it came to the contest Crazy Tom
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
Another Delegation at the White House.

WASHINGTON, August 5.-A delegation
of citizens from Memphis, Tenn, waited
on the president at the white house to-
day and invited him to visit that city on
his western trip this autumn. Two of the
delegation are colored. The reception ac-
corded the committee was a courteous
one, but the president gave no definite an
sWer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
A Sorrowful Celebration.

CHICAGO, August IA special from
Fort Worth, Texas, says by the accidental
explosion Of a keg of powder last night
three boys We're fatally and several others
seriously burned They with number
OF men were engaged in celebrating the
victory over the prohibitionists
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
The Kentucky Election.

LOUISVILLE, August 4. The Courier
Journal has unofficial returns from fifty
six counties. These returns show a loss
from Cleyeland's majority Of 81 $50 of T.
10 II this ratio Of gains and losses con
tinues the net democratic loss will be L.
$50, leaving Buckner majority of q ,o89.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
STANLEY SAFE.
The Great Explorer Heard From at Aru-
Whimi Walls June 18th When All
Were Well.

LONDON, August A dispatch from
St. Thomas says letters received at Stan
ley Pool from Henry NJ Stanley announc-
ed that the expedition arrived at Aru-
whimi Walls on June 18th, that all the
members of the expedition were we'll and
that preparations were being made for
an overland march.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
A Change.

WASHINGTON, August Z. Engineer-in
chief Charles Loring has resigned as the
head Of steam engineering in the navy de
partment and Chief Engineer Geo. M.
Melville has been appointed by the presi-
dent in his place.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
Enlarging.

BUrrf, August AT the Silver Bow
mill an addition has been begun with
view Of accommodating 20 additional
stamps. This will make a complement OF
fifty stamps.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
Police Spies.

DUBLIN, August 4 The United Ireland
publishes copy of circular which it as
serts has been issued to the police direct
ing that a watch be kept upon the move
ments of members Of the house of com
mons belonging to the national league.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
ovERAwED BY THE BUCKS.


preparing for fight, as serious trouble is
feared
OVERAWED BY THE BUCKS.
AIrKEN, Mimi, August 4.-The squaws
confined in jail for threatening to kill a
white woman have been released as the
authorities were in awe of the bucks who
had assembled in large numbers. Cour
iers have arrived from Willow river bring
ing intelligence that the Indians are kill
ing stock belonging to settlers. Indian
Agent Sheehan of Brainerd will be con
suited and decisive measures to stop the
outrages will be taken.
ST. PAUL, August 5.-The reports about
the trouble with or between the Mile Lac
Indians near Aitken are conflicting and it
is hard to tell the real condition of affairs
A telegram from Brainerd recites the fact
that Sheriff Markham received telegram
from McGregor before leaving Aitken
asking for assistance. He at once sent
posse of men to the assistance Of the set
tiers. McGregor is twenty miles east of
Aitken and forty miles from Brainerd.
Indian Agent Sheehan received a tele-
gram from McGregor stating that six In
dians had been killed in an encounter near
that place between themselves about an
old grudge growing out of the recent kill
ing of the Indian who killed another In
dian near Aitken in revenge for the MUIR
der of one of his tribe.
A Brainerd dispatch says that yester-
day some forty Indians appeared at Ait
ken and demanded the release of several
Of their tribe who had been locked up on
account Of depredations Sheriff Mark
ham at first refused to give up the prison
ers, but was finally persuaded to do SO by
the citizens, who feared depredations from
the tribes, as general outbreak was ex-
pected. Sheriff Markham corroborated
this telegram to-day by wire, but Hon. D.
J. Knox, of Aitken, and Agent Sheehan
sent kilograms Of an opposite character.
They say there is no trouble and that the
reports are exaggerated.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-08-10
MINNESOTA INDIAN TROUBLES.
Conflicting Reports in Regard to Troubles
at Ait1en-- Probably More Smoke
Than Fire.

A1TKEN, Mimi, August 4.-One hundred
Indians in war paint are camped near this
city trying to secure the release of the
squaws arrested yesterday for committing
depredations. Citizens near the camp are
preparing for fight, as serious trouble is
fnarnd
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
The Effects of Mental Exhnsss.
ton.

Many diseases, especially those of the
nervous system, are the products OF
daily renewed mental exhaustion.
Business avocations often involve an
amount of mental wear and tear preindi-
cial to physical health, and the profess
sons, if arduously pursued, are no less
destructive to brain an nerve tissue. 1t
Is one of the most important attributes OF
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, that it
cOmpensatcs for this undue loss of
tissue, and that it imparts new energy to
the brain and nerves. The rapidity with
which it renews weakened mental energy
and physical vitality is remarkable, and
shows that its iuvigorating popertes are
OF the highest order. Besides increasing
vital stamina, and counteracting the
effects of mental exhaustion, this poten-
tal medicine cures and prevents fever
and ague, rheumatism, chronic dyspep-
STA and constipation, kidney and uterine
weakness and other complaints. Physl-
clans also commend it as medicatcd
stimulant and remedy.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
PUBLIC MEETING.

THE L.EADEH has becu requested by a
number Of the leading citizens Of Brork.
haven and vicinity to call pnblic meet.
ing ut the Court Honse on next Saturday
night, May 18th, at o'clock. to express
the indignation felt by this communI.
alton, and to take such steps as
may be deemed expedicut in the premises
to assist in bringing the guilty parties To
justice. All good citizens who condemn
hi great outrage, and who wish to see
the laws Of the State vindicatcd, are re-
quested to attend this meeting aud par
ticipate in its proceedings. The ladies'
are especially invited.
An attempt has been made by the par
tlsans of Hamilton to make it appear that
the prosecution against him aud his
bloody handed abettors is prompted and
carried on by a spirit of Prohibition
fsnaticism, but the following article from
that chivalrous and fearless editor, Capt.
Frank Burkitt, of the Chickasaw Messen-
ger, who is and has been Il consistent
Observation-Disclosures, defines the real
question at issue and shows where all
loyal Mississippians should stand in re-
gard to this great crime:
WHERE THE LINE Is DRAWN.
The effort to make the public believe
that the murder of Roderick ID. Gambrell,
the editor of the Temperance organ of tho
State, by Col. Jones $. Hamilton and his
"abettors," who where antis, was the
Outgrowth of the prohibition agitation of
last year, is not creditahle to the minds
and hearts of true Mississippians. The
real manhoUd of the State is not arraycd
Oh one side or the other of this question.
Good men and bad men may be- found ON
either side, but when it comes to calmly
considering the facts and circumstances
surrounding foul murder, committed
in the shadow of night, the line must and
will be drawn. All honorable men,
whether prOhibitiOnists or antI-prohibi-
tionists, " i'll lose sight of a moral question,
Oh which they may honestly differ, take
position in favor of the strict enforce
ment of the laws and the punishment OF
the cowardly offenders.
This il not Il contest "fur or against the
sale of liquors" The right to freedom of
Thought and speech, and the liberty of the
press to criticise the public acts of those
in high places is involved. II we may
not do it, in this State, where there is
but one political organization,
there is no power to shield the people
from the vicious results of official ncgli-
gence, incapacity, and corruption. I'm.
der such state of facts, the newspaper
editors must make up their minds to
become bOot-licking toadies, or martyrs
to honest convictions of public duty.
God forbid that the Mississippi Press
should ever reach the degradation OF the
former, or he compelled TO encounter the
dangers Of the latter position!
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
Hon. A. c. MoNalr For DIstriot-At-
torney.

II IL with pleasure that We present in
to-lay's paper the name OF Hon. 4. G.,
McSaIr, our worthy fellow-tow nsman, as
u candidate for Distriet-Attorney. lie
is every way worthy to I'll the position
and we heartily endorse what is said Of
him below 10y a correspondent of the
Port Gibson Record:
Editor Port Gibson Record
In looking over this, the 10th Judicial
District, for suitable man to fill the
important position of District Attorney,
we find none more worthy than Hon.
A. &. McNair, of BroOkhaven.
Mr.. McNair is scholar and lawyer
Of u 40 Ibted ability. Ii we view him
morally we see in him all those traits OF
character that make u true gentleman
If we view him in the light or an attOr-
ney We find in him all those accomplish
mcnts that are requisite to successful
prosecuting attorney.
Let us view him as Democrat and 1--WE
want none but Democrats in Uflice) We
will see while Others have taken different
views. of politics, and identified them
selves with ,"thcr part es he has proven
true tot lie OldDrmucratic ship. Reared 10y
talented and christian parents he is clear
of those vices that detract 50 much from
some of our public men.
Should Mr.. McNair consent to become
a candidate, old Claiborne will: rejoice
and roll up large majority for him.
Let us hear from you, Dir. McNair.
CLAIBORNE.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
May Celebration.

The season has been polite of many
good entertainments, and the May
Festival to be given at Hcuck's Hall
next Friday night will be Il pleasing
addition to the list. There is always
something peculiarly attractive about
May celebrations. We cannot help but
feel lively interest in any representa-
tions OF the merry scenes of the good old
times of yore. The contemplated festival
will be given with all the rralness spos-
sihlc. Costumes, scenery and music
have been selected with that view.
Diam and her nymphs, Gypsy King and
Queen with their tribe, and bands of
fairy flower girls will all be present
to pay their respects To the beautiful
May Queen. The decoration ceremony
will be very expensive and will take
honor and ministers OF the realm. The
entire caste is composed of cIghty-two
persons, all OF whom are well drilled in
their respective parts, so tho audience
may anticipate an evening of unalloyed
pleasure. The songs by Mrs. Chrisman..and
Mrs. Willoughby and Misses Ida Martin
and Ruth Crutcher form one of the pleas
ing features of most attractive pro-
gram.
Performance begins promptly at
eight o'clock. Tickets will be sold nj
door only.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
RoouE cHIITo NOTES.


The l. jumps still triumphly rcigu,
hcr,.
The festive sound of "wcdding bells
will lo heard iu ~ few weeks.
The recent rains have improved the
looks Of the farmers very detectably as
we'll rs their crops.
Misses Jamette and Osborne, who are
connected with the Keystone Lumber
Company, arrived here from Kentucky
last week aud will make this their future
home.
Mr.. Dunk Eastorling is highly pleased
with Summit as Sunday resort"
re went tho last Sabbath OH bus =
nesS(D
Prof A. J. Maxey's school will close
here on the 3rd of June, with a grand
picnic. Everybody is most cordially III
vitcd to attend, aud bring basket.
Prominent speakers have been invited,
and will address the people on the sui
jet of education. A rare treat is in store
for all those who atteni. Remember the
day, Friday, June 3rd.
Mr.. Will Bonds and family, of Vicks-
burg, who have been visiting relatives
here for the past two weeks, took their
departure for home on Sunday evening,
much to the regret of their many friends.
''Willic" is one of our old home boys and
to have him and his Interesting lit .
family with us was great pleasure. lie
now holds one of the highest positions ON
the l.. n. o. * T. X. X.
Quitc pleasant time was spent at the
Baptist Church here Saturday night,
the occasion of which was the meeting of
the w. Z. I. L. for the purpose OF elect
ing new officers for another years work.
The following were elected: Mrs. Wes-
sou. President; Miss Ella Thompson,
Vice PRESIDENT; Miss Rcna Robertson.
Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. }. |. Mar
shall, Treasurer; Mrs. Emma White, Re
cording Secretary; Miss ldclia HunSucF
err, Librarian. Mr.. A. J. MaXey thu n
honOred the Union with few appro-
pirate marks which were much apprc-
ciated. More again,
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
Enjoy Life.

What truly beautiful world we live
Nature gives us grandeur of noun
tains, glcns and oceans, and thousands
of means of enjoyment. We can desire
no better when in perfect health; hut
how often do the majority OF people feel
like giving it up disheartened, discourag-
ed and worn out with disease, when there
is no occasion for this feeling, as every
sufferer can easily obtain satisfactory
proof that GREENS AUGUST FLOWER will
make them free from disease, as when
born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
are the direct causes of Is per cent. OF such
maladics as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick
Headache, Costiveness, Nervons PrOstra-
ti"n, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation
of the Heart and other distressing symp-
toms. Three doses of august FiOWer will
prove its wonderful effect. Sample bot
tlesl0 cents. Try it.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
RenewS Fer Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Cheslcy, Peterson, Clay
county, Iowa, tells the following remark.
able story, the truth of which is vouch.
cd for by the residents of the town: 81
am - years old, have been troubled with
kidney complaint and lancnrss for many
years; could not dress myself without
help. Now | am free from all lain and
soreHcss, and am able to 90 all my own
hnuscwork. ] owe my thanks to El"c-
trio Bttcrs for having renewed my
youth. and having removed completely
all disease and pain"
Try Il bottle. Only 30 cents at +. I.
Meade < Co.'S. i
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
Fair River Union.

The 5tl Sunday Meeting of the Fair
River Union will be held with the
Antioch church. May 28th and 29th.
PROGRAM.
/. A spiritual church membership;
What is Il, and how maintained! j. r.
Parish, W. II. Bailey.
9. The Articles of Faith of the Fair
River Association: Are they scriptural
S. Morris, Jas. Parnell.
3. Repentance: What is it, J. A. Scar
borough.
4. What part should christians take in
the prohibition cause' and have the
churches of Christ a scriptual right to
discipline their members who give their
support to the liquor traffics c. II. Dale,
W. c. Summers.
S. Education: qualification of teachers
and kind of literature needed III our
schools and in the homes b. Il. Hobbs.
L. L. DOUGLASS,
Chairman Committee.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
a Captain. Fortunate Disco,
cry.

Capt. Coleman, schooner Weymouth,
plying between Atlantic City and y. y,
had been troubled with cough 81 that
he WAS unable to sleep, and was induced
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. 1t not only gave him instant
relief, but allayed the same extreme sore
ness in his breast. His children were
similarly affected and single dose had
the same happy effect. DR.. Kings New
Discovery is now the standard remedy IN
Coleman's household and on board the
schooner. Free trial bottles of this stan
dard Remedy at I. L. Meade Il Co.'s drug
store,
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
BuckIen's Arnlca Saive.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Ernptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
il guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction,
ar money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by I. I. Meade Il Co.,
BroOkhayen, Miss.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
CLAIBORNE

1t is pitiful thing to see an
editor, one who should lead public
sentiment, crouching and watching.
waiting tn see which is the stronger
side, that he may join 1t, and shout
for it, and swear that it is the side
of justice and right.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
Sight Improved.
NEW YORK CITY

New YORK CITY, April Z, 1884.
MIR. A. X. HAwKES-Dear Sir: Your
patent eye-glass received some time since,
aud am very much gratified at the won
deriul change that has come over my
eyc-sight since l have discarded my old
glasses, and am now wearing yours.
ALEXANDER AGAR,
Blank Book Manufacturer and Sec'y
Stationer's Board OF Trade.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-05-26
We Have Tried IL,

and would have it if the cost was ten
times what it is" say many ladies who
have used The Moth RS Friend before
confinement. Write the BIadtield Regu-
lator Co., Atlanta, Ca, Tor full particu-
lars